May 18, 2025
Markets
Markets
Equity markets took a big leg higher on the back of the tariff pause between the US and China
Equity markets took a big leg higher on the back of the tariff pause between the US and China
US equities took a breather this week while some indexes made new all-time highs during a relatively slow news week
Equities continued to rally this week with many indexes now higher than before Trump's massive tariff roll-out on April 2
Equity markets rallied around the world on the back of trade war optimism, upbeat earnings, and easing tensions between Trump and Jerome Powell
US equities continued to struggle while most of the rest of the world continued its rebound
Tariffs kept dictating the market moves, both ups and downs, and resulted in a historically volatile week